RICHMOND, Va. –
Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit the names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs.
Name: Dawn Griffis
Organization: DLA Aviation at Ogden, Utah
DLA experience: 2 years
What is your job title? Contract Specialist
What do you do? My job is to issue emergency contracts for supplies to support the warfighter.
What do you like most about your job? I love that the contracts I work with move fast, so my workload is constantly changing. Every day brings new challenges.
What part of your job gives you the most personal satisfaction? I love the complexity of the work I do. It feels like there is always something to learn or something new and interesting to do.
Why did you decide to work for DLA? I grew up in this area and have always figured I would eventually want a career on base. When I saw this position posted with DLA, it looked far more interesting than similar positions with other agencies.
What are your best practices for achieving goals or accomplishing tasks? An epic playlist and headphones!
What are some of your passions outside of work? I love to read during the colder months, and I love doing any sort of water activity in the warmer months.
What is the most thrilling or adventurous thing you have ever done? I have been skydiving multiple times!